ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- A Bristol, Conn, man charged with illegally carrying a firearm in connection with the murder investigation involving former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez agreed Tuesday to be held without bail pending an Aug. 14 "dangerousnes

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Maria Armental
Posted Jul. 9, 2013 @ 10:29 am

ATTLEBORO, Mass. -- A Bristol, Conn, man charged with illegally carrying a firearm in connection with the murder investigation involving former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez agreed Tuesday to be held without bail pending an Aug. 14 "dangerousness" hearing.

Under Massachusetts law, a judge would then rule whether Carlos Ortiz, a friend of Hernandez, represents a danger to the community. If so, Ortiz could be held without bail for 90 days.

Hernandez was charged last month with first-degree murder in the June 17 killing of Worcester semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd.

A third man, Ernest Wallace, agreed Monday to be held without bail on a charge of accessory after the fact stemming from the killing.